Old Spice High Endurance Body Wash Pure Sport
Body wash product, lower PFAS concern than treated textiles or cookware.
Old Spice body wash is an aqueous cleansing product with no known intentional fluorochemical additives. Standard cosmetics of this type carry minimal PFAS risk compared to coated or waterproofed goods.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, surfactants, glycerin, fragrance
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Old Spice High Endurance Wash Pure Sport is made of, ingredients and materials
Old Spice High Endurance Body Wash Pure Sport is primarily water with anionic surfactants (cleaning agents), glycerin (humectant), and synthetic fragrance. Body washes are rinse-off products, meaning exposure time to skin is brief and most residue is washed away, substantially lowering risk compared to leave-on cosmetics like deodorants or lotions. The formula contains no known high-hazard binders, pigments, or heavy metal carriers typical of color cosmetics.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and skin irritation
Synthetic fragrance blends in body washes can trigger contact dermatitis or sensitization in a small percentage of users, particularly those with eczema or sensitive skin. Old Spice does not disclose the specific fragrance components, as fragrance is protected as a trade secret under US cosmetic regulations.
Eye irritation from accidental contact
Body wash surfactants are formulated for body skin tolerance but can cause mild to moderate eye irritation if splashed directly into eyes during shower use. This is a use-related hazard, not a product defect, and is typical of all surfactant-based cleansers.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
1,4-dioxane (surfactant contaminant)
1,4-dioxane is a potential contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants used in some body washes. No testing of this specific Old Spice product for 1,4-dioxane has been published; independent analyses of similar mass-market body washes have found trace to low levels, but regulatory limits do not apply to cosmetics in the US.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Body washes may contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin) to prevent bacterial growth during storage and use. Old Spice Pure Sport ingredient list does not transparently declare preservative type; no formaldehyde-releaser warnings are on record for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic content
Microbeads have been removed from most US body washes as of 2015 regulatory phase-out. Old Spice High Endurance Pure Sport is not listed as a product containing microplastics in independent surveys or regulatory databases.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Procter and Gamble (Old Spice parent company) does not publicly disclose PFAS content in body washes and maintains a general silence on PFAS "forever chemicals" across most consumer product lines. The brand has no documented recalls for this specific product related to chemical contamination. P&G has faced broader criticism for non-disclosure of PFAS in aqueous products, but Old Spice body wash itself carries no established safety controversy in independent databases or regulatory alerts.
How it compares in its category
Mass-market body washes like Old Spice occupy a lower concern tier than many color cosmetics and leave-on personal care products because they are dilute aqueous solutions with minimal skin contact time. Premium or indie body wash brands often emphasize natural fragrance or preservative systems, but do not necessarily carry lower chemical risk; synthetic surfactants in Old Spice are well-characterized and widely used. Compared to bar soaps or shower gels claiming exotic botanicals, Old Spice offers transparent ingredient labeling and standardized manufacturing.
If you buy it
Use as directed; no special storage precautions are needed beyond keeping the bottle sealed and away from extreme heat. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops, which may occur with any surfactant product in individuals with sensitive skin or eczema. Body washes do not require rotation or replacement on a safety basis; discard only when empty or if visible mold or separation occurs, which would indicate microbial contamination.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Old Spice has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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